Another look into the History of the Evanston Fire Department

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY (continued)

Fire stations in Evanston have always been more than just places to store equipment—they were centers of community, bravery, and evolution. As we continue our journey through the history of the EFD, let’s take a closer look at some of the key stations and apparatus that shaped the department during its golden years.

STATION # 2 (750 Chicago Avenue) – This three-bay firehouse was completed in February 1903, replacing the old one-bay station that had previously occupied the site of the South Evanston Village Hall, built in 1888. The annexation of South Evanston by the Village of Evanston in 1892 led to the formation of the City of Evanston, and with it, the need for modernized fire protection.

ENGINE Co. 2: (12)

• Captain Pat Gaynor – Hired in 1903, promoted to Lieutenant in 1914, then Captain in 1924.
• Lieutenant Ed McEnery – Joined in 1908, promoted to Lieutenant in 1918.
• Engineer Max Kraatz – Hired in 1904, became Assistant Engineer in 1906, then Engineer in 1919.
• Assistant Engineer William Richards – Hired in 1908, promoted to Assistant Engineer in 1912.
• Fireman George Gushwa – Hired in 1901.
• Fireman John Balmes – Hired in 1913.
• Fireman Frank Didier – Hired in 1916.
• Fireman Lawrence Ahrens – Hired in 1920.
• Fireman Joe Becker – Hired in 1920.
• Fireman George Paugels – Hired in 1922.
• Fireman William Brundage – Hired in 1924.
• Fireman Bernie Lindberg – Hired in 1924.

STATION # 3 (2504 West Railroad Avenue) – This two-bay firehouse was completed in January 1901. It served as a vital part of the city's fire response network.

ENGINE Co. 3: (10)

• Captain George Hargreaves – Hired in 1894, promoted to Lieutenant in 1902, then Captain in 1903.
• Lieutenant Ed Newton – Hired in 1908, promoted to Lieutenant in 1924.
• Motor Driver Frank Altenberg – Hired as Engineer in 1915, certified as Motor Driver in 1918.
• Assistant Motor Driver John Tesnow – Hired in 1911, promoted to Assistant Motor Driver in 1924.
• Fireman John Wilbern – Hired in 1908.
• Fireman Carl Dorband – Hired in 1916.
• Fireman Henry Thoms – Hired in 1916.
• Fireman William Elliott – Hired in 1924.
• Fireman Mike Olk – Hired in 1924.
• Fireman Walt Caple – Hired in 1925.

EFD APPARATUS (MAY 1925)

AT STATION # 1:

CHIEF’S AUTOMOBILE (“auto-buggy”): A 1917 Haynes touring car equipped with two fire extinguishers (one five-gallon water can and one chemical), plus hand tools like axes, pry bars, ropes, lanterns, and a megaphone. This vehicle was used for quick response and administrative duties.

TRUCK No. 1: A 1924 Seagrave tractor-drawn aerial-ladder truck with an 85-foot wooden ladder, multiple hand ladders, a life net, ten salvage covers, four fire extinguishers, and various tools. It replaced the earlier Seagrave city-service truck in September 1924 when Truck Co. 2 was established at Station 1.

TRUCK No. 2: A 1917 Seagrave Model “E” city service truck with a 50-gallon chemical tank, 150 feet of chemical hose, a life net, a heavy-duty jack, and multiple ladders. This truck replaced older equipment from 1917, including a LaFrance ladder and a Babcock chemical engine.

ENGINE No. 1: A 1917 Seagrave triple-combination pumper with 50 gallons of chemical, 1,250 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose, and a variety of nozzles, clamps, and tools. It replaced the 1911 Robinson Jumbo in 1918.

ENGINE No. 4 (RESERVE): A 1911 Robinson Jumbo pumper, the first automobile engine in EFD history. It was placed in reserve in 1918 after being used as "Motor Engine No. 1" from 1911 to 1918.

EVANSTON POLICE AMBULANCE: A 1916 White / Erby ambulance kept at Station 1. It carried a stretcher, first aid gear, and an inhalator. Police officers and firefighters were assigned to respond to medical emergencies across the city.

AT STATION # 2:

ENGINE No. 2: A 1906 American LaFrance steamer pulled by a 1918 Seagrave tractor. It included hard suction hose, a hydrant wrench, and coal for the boiler. This was the last horse-drawn engine to be converted to a tractor-pulled unit in 1918.

HOSE No. 2: A 1917 Seagrave booster-pumper with a 50-gallon chemical tank and extensive hose loads. It replaced older equipment and was initially known as Truck No. 2 before being reclassified in 1924.

AT STATION # 3:

ENGINE No. 3: A 1917 Seagrave chemical and hose pumper that replaced an 1895 steamer and 1885 H&L tender. It was a major upgrade in both power and versatility for the department.

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